Texas Cosmetology Licensing Exam
cleaning -correct answer-Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas causing germs
with soap and water or detergent and water
Bacteria -correct answer-One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal
characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection -correct answer-Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on
environmental surfaces
Decontamination -correct answer-The removal of blood or other potentially infectious
materials on an item's surface
efficacy -correct answer-the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious -correct answer-Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection -correct answer-confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic -correct answer-Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
pathogenic -correct answer-Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in
humans when they invade the body.
Phenolics -correct answer-Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies -correct answer-contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin -correct answer-a poisonous substance
Department of Labor -correct answer-The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
was created as part of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet -correct answer-Form that provides printed information regarding the
hazards of materials that contain chemicals
disease -correct answer-An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally
infection -correct answer-Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal -correct answer-Disinfectants in a salon must be
diluted -correct answer-Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization -correct answer-The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores.
Autoclave -correct answer-Effective sterilization typically requires the use of ______ to
complete
, Weekly -correct answer-How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure
they are properly sterilizing implements?
Contact time -correct answer-The amount of time the surface must stay moist with
disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective.
Add disinfectant to water -correct answer-When preparing a disinfectant solution, you
should:
10 minutes -correct answer-Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
Multiuse -correct answer-Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids
after every pedicure -correct answer-How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for
pedicures?
chelating detergents -correct answer-Which of the following is used to remove the residue
of pedicure products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics -correct answer-Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and
regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stop the service -correct answer-What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure
incident?
cleaning and disinfecting -correct answer-Two steps of infection control
bleach -correct answer-The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as
warm water -correct answer-When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with:
Bulla -correct answer-Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.
Crust -correct answer-Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing
fissure -correct answer-A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Macule -correct answer-Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
papule -correct answer-small, solid, raised lesion on surface of the skin
pustule -correct answer-Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing
pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the "head" of the pimple.
scale -correct answer-Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes
tumor -correct answer-Any type of abnormal mass varying in size, shape and color
ulcer -correct answer-open sore or lesion in the skin
wheal -correct answer-Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy
reaction, or stings
cleaning -correct answer-Removing visible dirt and debris and many diseas causing germs
with soap and water or detergent and water
Bacteria -correct answer-One-celled microorganisms that have both plant and animal
characteristics. Some are harmful; some are harmless.
Disinfection -correct answer-Destroys most but not all harmful microorganisms on
environmental surfaces
Decontamination -correct answer-The removal of blood or other potentially infectious
materials on an item's surface
efficacy -correct answer-the ability to produce a desired or intended result
infectious -correct answer-Caused by or capable of being transmitted by infection.
Local infection -correct answer-confined to a specific area of the body
Nonpathogenic -correct answer-Harmless organisms that may perform useful functions
pathogenic -correct answer-Harmful microorganisms that can cause disease or infection in
humans when they invade the body.
Phenolics -correct answer-Powerful tuberculocidal disinfectants
Scabies -correct answer-contagious skin disease transmitted by the itch mite
toxin -correct answer-a poisonous substance
Department of Labor -correct answer-The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
was created as part of which federal agency?
Safety Data Sheet -correct answer-Form that provides printed information regarding the
hazards of materials that contain chemicals
disease -correct answer-An abnormal state in which the body is not functioning normally
infection -correct answer-Contamination or invasion of body tissue by pathogenic organisms
Bactericidal, fungicidal, and virucidal -correct answer-Disinfectants in a salon must be
diluted -correct answer-Before use, all concentrated disinfectants must be:
Sterilization -correct answer-The process that completely destroys all microbial life, including
spores.
Autoclave -correct answer-Effective sterilization typically requires the use of ______ to
complete
, Weekly -correct answer-How often does the CDC require that autoclaves be tested to ensure
they are properly sterilizing implements?
Contact time -correct answer-The amount of time the surface must stay moist with
disinfectant in order for the disinfectant to be effective.
Add disinfectant to water -correct answer-When preparing a disinfectant solution, you
should:
10 minutes -correct answer-Most quats solutions disinfect implements in:
Multiuse -correct answer-Items that can be used again, even after exposure to bodily fluids
after every pedicure -correct answer-How often must you disinfect a whirlpool spa used for
pedicures?
chelating detergents -correct answer-Which of the following is used to remove the residue
of pedicure products from a foot spa?
Antiseptics -correct answer-Chemical germicides formulated for use on skin; registered and
regulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Stop the service -correct answer-What should you do FIRST when responding to an exposure
incident?
cleaning and disinfecting -correct answer-Two steps of infection control
bleach -correct answer-The disinfectant sodium hypochlorite is commonly known as
warm water -correct answer-When cleaning your implements, you should rinse them with:
Bulla -correct answer-Large blister containing a watery fluid; similar to a vesicle but larger.
Crust -correct answer-Dead cells that form over a wound or blemish while it is healing
fissure -correct answer-A crack in the skin that penetrates the dermis
Macule -correct answer-Flat spot or discoloration on the skin
papule -correct answer-small, solid, raised lesion on surface of the skin
pustule -correct answer-Raised, inflamed papule with a white or yellow center containing
pus in the top of the lesion referred to as the "head" of the pimple.
scale -correct answer-Thin, dry, or oily plate of epidermal flakes
tumor -correct answer-Any type of abnormal mass varying in size, shape and color
ulcer -correct answer-open sore or lesion in the skin
wheal -correct answer-Itchy, swollen lesion caused by a blow, insect bite, skin allergy
reaction, or stings
